BAGO DIVISION – The junta column which came back after touching civilians’ house in Htangone Village of Paungde Township was attacked using snipers and a captain from junta army was killed, as announced by Paungde People’s Defence Force (PPDF).
The PPDF 3601 – Sniper Force reportedly attacked the junta column of 50 soldiers which torched 25 houses of Htangone Village at about 9 a.m. on Sunday (March 24).
“When the fascist column came back after torching the village, we shot from 300 yards outside the village, and he fell down to death,” said the PPDF battalion’s communications and information officer.
The PPDF’s statement stated that the deceased was a captain position in military council’s army.
The junta army also reportedly returned fire with heavy weapons and small arms. The body was carried on a hammock and brought it to the ferry terminal near Wegyi Dam of Pyingyi Village and camped overnight near the ferry terminal.
On March 25 morning, the fascist army left Pyingyi Village with more than 20 troops and is currently around Shwegeipauk Village, said the PPDF information officer in charge.
Last March 14 at about 11 a.m. the Sniper Force of the PPDF also attacked the junta group who were burning down Magyisan Village in Thitpoke Village Tract.